'Caps at College - Elite Eight and Final Four update

VANCOUVER, BC – The successful seasons of a select few Vancouver Whitecaps FC youth development products remaining in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have culminated in potential national titles for Simon Fraser University and the University of New Mexico.

NCAA Division I

Midfielder Ben McKendry’s seventh-seeded New Mexico Lobos are the last school with Whitecaps FC alumni left in the NCAA Division I Tournament.

McKendry, who was named to the All-Conference USA first team for the second straight year, has enjoyed a fantastic season for the Lobos. He started all 20 of his appearances, potted four goals, registered one assist and leads all midfielders and forwards with 1,721 minutes played.

The former ‘Caps Residency standout will be one of many depended on for the Lobos to rekindle their success from the 2005 season, where they earned a national championship appearance.

At Simon Fraser University, Whitecaps FC Residency alum Alex Rowley,Jason van Blerk, andSpencer DeBoice, along with former ‘Caps women’s head coach Alan Koch, have put together an incredible run to earn themselves a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Division II Tournament for the second consecutive year.